35 House Cleaning Hacks for Those Who Hate Doing Chores

Household chores never end, and there are even many items that are difficult to clean completely. There are cases such as a sofa that is too dirty, clothes full of grease, carpets full of enamel, stains on the shower in the bathroom, among many others.

If any of these are your case, in the following list we have some tips to definitively solve those cleaning problems.

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#1 Remove microfiber stains with alcohol

Remove Microfiber Stains With Alcohol

If you have a microfiber couch or chairs, rub rubbing alcohol to remove those stains. All you need is a white sponge and a white bristle brush (keep in mind that if you use colored brushes or sponges, they could stain your furniture with colors). Pour the alcohol into a spray bottle, spray the stained area, and then scrub with the sponge. Once the alcohol dries, use the bristle brush to soften the fibers again.

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      #2 Clean your mattress with vodka

      Clean Your Mattress With Vodka

      Pour the vodka into a spray bottle, spray a little on your mattress, and let it air dry. Alcohol kills odor-causing bacteria while disinfecting your mattress.

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          #3 Clean Your Stove with Wax

          Clean Your Stove With Wax

          The wax that is used to make the car shine can also help your stove shine. All you have to do is apply a thin layer of car wax and then wipe it off with a soft, clean cloth or paper towel. Not only will this help your stove shine, but it will also help make it easy to clean up what you spill on it in the future.

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              #4 Clean the blades of your ceiling fan

              Clean The Blades Of Your Ceiling Fan

              Place an old pillowcase over a fan blade and slowly wipe back. The blade will be cleaned and the dust will be trapped inside the sleeve.

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                  #5 Clean stove burners with ammonia

                  Clean Stove Burners With Ammonia

                  All you have to do is empty 1/4 cup of ammonia into a large Ziploc bag and put the burner in it. You have to follow this procedure with each of the burners in its respective bag. You can leave it on overnight and leave it out in case the smell spreads, if when you take them out of the bag they are still dirty clean them with a sponge.

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                      #6 Remove grease stain from your clothes and walls with chalk

                      Remove Grease Stain From Your Clothes And Walls With Chalk

                      Cover the grease stain on your clothes or walls with some white chalk, wait a few minutes, and then remove the chalk with a damp tissue.

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                          #7 Remove stains from your carpet

                          Remove Stains From Your Carpet

                          All you need is vinegar, a griddle, some water, a spray bottle and a clean cloth. Mix 2 cups of water with 1 cup of vinegar in a spray bottle, then spray on the stain. Dampen the cloth and place it on the place where you placed the vinegar solution, you should keep the iron on steam for about a minute and if the stain persists, leave it on for a few more seconds.

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                              #8 Clean Your Computer Keyboard with Old Toothbrushes

                              Clean Your Computer Keyboard With Old Toothbrushes

                              Before you start cleaning your computer's keyboard you need to disconnect it, then take a toothbrush and wipe off the dust at the top and between the keys. For very dirty keyboards, if possible you should peel off the keys and clean thoroughly. You just need to make sure they can come out without damaging the keyboard.

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                                  #9 Absorb moisture from your gloves and shoes with newspaper

                                  Absorb Moisture From Your Gloves And Shoes With Newspaper

                                  Place a crumpled newspaper on the inside of your shoes or gloves to soak it all up. Something that can also be used for this is a bag of uncooked rice.

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                                      #10 Remove lint from your carpet with a rubber squeegee

                                      Remove Lint From Your Carpet With A Rubber Squeegee

                                      Sweep your carpet with a rubber squeegee to remove lint from your carpets.

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                                          #11 To remove oil stains in your garage, pour Coca Cola over them

                                          Remove Oil Stains In Your Garage, Using Coca Cola

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                                              #12 Speeds Up Drying Time

                                              If you're short on time, lay down a clean, dry towel with wet clothes before you start drying, take the clothes out after 15 minutes. What the towel does is absorb excess moisture, floating and speeding up the drying time.

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                                                  #13 Revitalize Your Leather Furniture

                                                  Revitalize Your Leather Furniture

                                                  Use colorless shoe cream to revitalize your leather furniture. With this, scrapes and scuffs will disappear.

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                                                      #14 Easily remove lipstick

                                                      Easily Remove Lipstick

                                                      Spray the spot with hairspray, let it sit for 10 minutes, rub with a damp cloth and wash normally.

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                                                          #15 Clean a spice grinder with bread

                                                          Clean A Spice Grinder With Bread

                                                          Because these appliances can't always be washed because it can cause an injury. All you need to do is spray uncooked white bread or rice to remove old odors. Then grind a tablespoon of baking soda to clean it off.

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                                                              #16 Lint rollers are great for removing dust from lamps

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                                                                  #17 Clean Your Glass Glasses with Vinegar

                                                                  Clean Your Glass Glasses With Vinegar

                                                                  Sprinkle some white vinegar and wipe clean with a paper towel.

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                                                                      #18 Unclog pipes quickly

                                                                      Unclog Pipes Quickly

                                                                      Place some effervescent tablets down the clogged drain of your sink or sink. After making a cup of white vinegar, leave it on for 10 minutes and rinse it all with boiling water.

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                                                                          #19 Remove stains from your bathtub

                                                                          Remove Stains From Your Bathtub

                                                                          Cut a grapefruit in half and sprinkle it with salt. Then rub over the stains and you'll see how they're gone right away.

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                                                                              #20 Erase watermarks on your furniture

                                                                              Erase Watermarks On Your Furniture

                                                                              Absorb excess moisture with a towel, then blow dry while they're still damp and see how they disappear.

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                                                                                  #21 Use Baking Soda to Clean Your Silver Cutlery

                                                                                  Use Baking Soda To Clean Your Silver Cutlery

                                                                                  Line a bowl with aluminum foil and add a cup of table salt and a cup of baking soda. Fill the bowl with hot water, then place the silver cutlery inside. In 30 minutes you will have your cutlery as good as new.

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                                                                                      #22 Clean vomit stains on your carpet

                                                                                      Clean Vomit Stains On Your Carpet

                                                                                      Mix baking soda and water into a paste and spread it over the vomit. Let the mixture sit for a couple of hours and you can easily vacuum it up.

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                                                                                          #23 Effectively clean your sandwich maker

                                                                                          Effectively Clean Your Sandwich Maker

                                                                                          After using the sandwich maker, unplug it and put a couple of wet wipes in. The leftover heat will cause the water to turn to steam and clean the grill. Then pat dry with another wipe and you're done.

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                                                                                              #24 Disinfect your sponges

                                                                                              Disinfect Your Sponges

                                                                                              Dampen your sponge and put it in the microwave on high for 2 minutes; This way 99% of germs will be eliminated.

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                                                                                                  #25 Cooking Spray Oil

                                                                                                  Cooking Spray Oil

                                                                                                  Instead of carving, spray oil spray on the glass shower door or walls. Leave it on for 5 minutes, then wash with soap and water and let it dry. Cooking spray oil dissolves soap and limescale buildup.

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                                                                                                      #26 Clean Your Stove Grease with Vegetable Oil

                                                                                                      Clean Your Stove Grease With Vegetable Oil

                                                                                                      If your stove got greasy after breakfast, add a few drops of vegetable oil to a paper towel and then wipe the greasy surface. This will remove the grease from your stove.

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                                                                                                          #27 Use coffee filters to clean TVs, monitors, and other screens

                                                                                                          Use Coffee Filters To Clean Tvs, Monitors, And Other Screens

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                                                                                                              #28 Clean the surface of your iron

                                                                                                              Clean The Surface Of Your Iron

                                                                                                              Run the hot iron (without steam) over a salt-covered piece of aluminum foil.

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                                                                                                                  #29 Remove odors from your fridge with newspaper

                                                                                                                  Remove Odors From Your Fridge With Newspaper

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                                                                                                                      #30 Pick up broken glass with a piece of white bread

                                                                                                                      Pick Up Broken Glass With A Piece Of White Bread

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                                                                                                                          #31 Clean tartar in your bathroom with baking soda and bleach

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                                                                                                                              #32 Clean your hairbrush with water and shampoo

                                                                                                                              Clean Your Hairbrush With Water And Shampoo

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                                                                                                                                  #33 Use a ball of play dough to clean up spilled powders

                                                                                                                                  Use A Ball Of Play Dough To Clean Up Spilled Powders

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                                                                                                                                      #34 Clean Any Coffee Stains with Baking Soda

                                                                                                                                      Clean Any Coffee Stains With Baking Soda

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                                                                                                                                          #35 Remove paint on your clothes with a razor or razor

                                                                                                                                          Remove Paint On Your Clothes With A Razor Or Razor

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